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SWPS University - Main page

Program
What will you learn?

Gain a solid foundation in the science of human behavior with our undergraduate Psychology program. We move beyond the textbook, giving you the practical tools and evidence-based knowledge you need to understand how people think, feel, and interact in the real world.

Our curriculum balances scientific theory with the hands-on skills required for a professional career in psychology. In this program you will:

  • Understand core aspects of psychology, including the workings of emotions, motivation, cognition, and personality.
  • Learn about social and cultural dynamics, learning how people interact and how culture shapes our psychological experiences (social psychology).
  • Explore individual differences, learning why people behave differently and how those traits shape their lives.
  • Dive into specialized fields, discovering how psychology is used in education, work environments, and healthcare.
  • Use modern research tools, gaining experience, under the supervision of your lecturers, in professional laboratories for behavioral research.

Why choose SWPS University
Advantages

  • A Leading Psychology Teaching and Research Center: Learn from a team of active researchers and experienced practitioners, who contribute to international research and bring the latest evidence-based knowledge into the classroom.
  • Modern Education: We focus on the latest scientific methods, ensuring you are familiar with the tools used by psychologists today.
  • A Great Place to Study: Join a friendly, multicultural student community at SWPS University. Live in Wrocław — the city that has been classified as a global city of high sufficiency and standard of living by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.

Career prospects
Possibilities are endless

Psychological knowledge and skills are necessary in a number of professions dealing with various challenges related to human mind and behavior. Therefore, you can pursue careers in a variety of fields, for example:

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapist

Helps people understand and manage mental health difficulties using therapy to improve emotional well-being and daily functioning.

Psychology researcher

Psychologist Researcher

Studies human behavior and mental processes, conducting research to better understand, explain, and improve psychological well-being.

Educational psychologist

Developmental Psycholgist

Studies growth and change across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents, and adults in emotional, cognitive, and social development.

Human-computer interaction researcher

Human-Computer Interaction Psychologist

Studies how people interact with technology. Helps design digital systems that are effective, accessible, and user-friendly. Researches the impact of technology on human behavior.

Business psychologist

Business/Occupational Psychologist

Helps organizations improve employee well-being, performance, and productivity through assessment, training, and evidence-based interventions.

Market research and advertising psychologist

Market Research Psychologist

Studies consumer behavior, attitudes, and decision-making to help businesses understand customers, improve products, and create effective marketing strategies.

Sports psychologist

Sports Psychologist

Helps athletes and teams improve performance, motivation, and mental well-being by addressing psychological factors like focus, confidence, and stress management.

Health and wellness psychologist

Health & Wellness Psychologist

Studies how lifestyle, behavior, and emotions affect physical and mental health, helping individuals improve well-being, manage stress, and adopt healthier habits.

 
Boduszek, Daniel
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Professor Daniel Boduszekpsychologist and forensic expert witness, specializing in criminal psychology, psychopathy, homicide, and recidivism
Byrka, Katarzyna
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social psychologist, specializing in environmental and health psychology
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Katarzyna Byrka
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wroclaw
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psychology
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Professor Katarzyna Byrkasocial psychologist, specializing in environmental and health psychology
Cantarero, Katarzyna
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social psychologist
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Katarzyna Cantarero
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor
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wroclaw
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psychology
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Katarzyna Cantarerosocial psychologist
Gąsiorowska, Agata
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Psychologist, specializing in economic psychology
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Agata Gąsiorowska
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Professor Agata GąsiorowskaPsychologist, specializing in economic psychology
Izydorczak, Kamil
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Specialization
social psychologist
Permanent employee
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First and last name
Kamil Izydorczak
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
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wroclaw
Discipline
psychology
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Institute of Psychology
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Kamil Izydorczaksocial psychologist
Willmott, Dominic
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Dominic Willmott
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Ph.D. / Adjunct Professor
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chartered psychologist
City
wroclaw
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psychology
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Ph.D. / Adjunct Professor Dominic Willmottchartered psychologist

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Steps that you will encounter in the Application Form.

For detailed information on admission requirements, please follow the links below:

  1. Fill in the
    Application Form
  2. Upload required documents
    and wait for verification
  3. Conclude an electronic agreement
    on the payment terms for studies
  4. Deliver original documents or their notorized copies
    to the Admissions Office  
  5. Download your Admission Decision
    from the Application Portal
  6. Pay the tuition fee

Admission
Requirements

  • Secondary school/high-school diploma, including transcript (a translator-signed translation of the diploma into English or Polish is required if the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish, English, Russian, and Ukrainian).
  • Medical insurance policy or a declaration (available in the Application Portal) of enrollment in Poland's National Health Fund.
  • English proficiency certificate:
    • CEFR B2 (see the Documents Section to the right for the list of acceptable certificates).
    • Holders of the Polish secondary school diploma (matura): basic level – minimum 90%, extended level – minimum 60%.
    • Holders of the so-called "polska stara matura" need the final grade 4 or higher on the diploma.
 

Documents

Admission Rules and Regulations

Study Agreement

Documents Confirming your Language Proficiency

Scope of entry examinations — applies to candidates whose diplomas were issued outside of the EU, UK, OECD, China, Ukraine, and who do not have an IB or EB secondary school diploma.

Scholarship Rules and Regulations

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Tuition

Application fee

Application fee in the amount of PLN 85.00 should be paid via PayU while submitting university application through the Application Portal

The application fee is non-refundable unless: the program of study that you applied to has been cancelled (except when you decide to enroll in a different program of study at SWPS University).

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2026-2027 Tuition Fee

 Number of installments Amount
10 installments EUR 785 / each
2 installments EUR 3,850 / each
1 installment EUR 7,400

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